Tag: Highway Safety

Drug War May Catch Truckers by Surprise In Ohio

An Ohio senator, backed by a governor's drug initiative could cause unforeseen problems for law-abiding truckers.

Truckers, Lawmakers Square Off Over Tax Break

It's just about a classic case of "damned if you do, damned if you don't." Lawmakers pit trucker's budgets against improving road quality in Arkansas.

State Dept. Warns Against Trucker Travel in Mexico

The U.S. State Department has issued a travel warning for commuters and truckers crossing the border into Mexico due to cartel and human trafficking activity.

Nevada Congressman Recognizes Truckers Against Trafficking

The watchdog group Truckers Against Trafficking received a special honor this week from a Nevada Congressman.

D.C. House Compromising 2012 Surface Transportation Bill

The 2012 Surface Transportation Bill goes through yet another revision phase.

Human Trafficking Watchdog Asks Truckers for Help

Human Trafficking is a horrible problem in North America. Truck Drivers are in a unique position to help deter this crime. Here's how.

DOT Says Cross-Border Program Failing

This week DOT officials met with trucking representatives in Tijuana to discuss why the Mexican Pilot Program is failing.

Minnesota Considers Easing Speeding Fines

Do you think an easing of speeding laws would help, or hurt your on-time delivery ratio?

Volvo Wants to Know: “How Safe Is Your Fleet?”

Do you drive for a fleet that has a great safety record? Volvo wants to know more about them, and they're offering quite a prize for the safest fleet in North America.

Goodyear Names 2011 Highway Hero Nominees

Goodyear has narrowed down the 2011 Highway Hero award nominees to just four. Trucking journalists will be voting for the winner this week. Who are they?

How Will Trucking Overcome the Driver Shortage? Pt. 2

To combat the qualified driver shortage within the trucking industry, some carriers are trying new tactics to keep their edge. Is it working?

ATA CEO Bill Graves Files Lawsuit Over HOS Ruling

Citing unqualified predictions about safety and productivity, Bill Graves of the ATA is asking a Circuit Court of Appeals to roll back the revised Hours of Service ruling handed down in Nov. 2011.

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